Border Chainsaw & Lawnmower Services is looking for an approachable, organised and motivated Sales & Administration Assistant to join our busy team.
The role is in our busy Forest & Garden Machinery Sales and Servicing Shop based in Earlston. You will be the first point of contact for customers providing excellent service while supporting the day-to-day administration of the business in sales and purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting customers in store with sales and parts enquiries.
- Processing sales and customer orders.
- Ordering in new stock if required.
- Answering telephone calls and responding to emails professionally.
- Booking machinery in for servicing and repair.
- Preparing invoices and contacting customers.
- General office administration, invoicing workshop work cards, booking in stock, processing basic invoices, and supporting the shop manager where required.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise workloads.
- Has good computer skills and is confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn internal Sales systems.
- Can work independently when required and use their own initiative.
- Previous retail, sales or administration experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- An interest in garden machinery or forestry equipment would be an advantage but is not essential.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Competitive salary.
- Full on the job training.
- Workplace parking.
- 28 days holiday per year, with increases for long term service
- Staff discount across the Pearsons Group (following probationary period)
- Friendly working environment within a well-established and expanding local business.
If you enjoy working with people, have excellent organisational skills, a positive outlook and are looking for a varied role within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.75-£14.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you located within 20 miles of Earlston?
Work Location: In person
